1. 20 March 2013 1ABCT Weekly Newsletter: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of 1ABCT. You
can always stay up to date with local events by going to 1st Infantry Division page at
http://www.riley.army.mil/default.aspx or if you are having issues reading this you can click on this link to
read the weekly news. http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct. We are always up and posting
new information on FaceBook! Join us on the Official 1ABCT FaceBook Page at
www.facebook.com/1HBCTDEVILBRIGADE?v=wall&ref-sgm
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Fort Riley Current News Updates: This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
http://www.riley.army.mil/OurPost/CurrentNews.asp x In addition to the Current News page there are
Garrison Commander's Community Corner articles http://www.riley.army.mil/DocumentList.aspx?lib=GC-
Corner
More Updates can be found here:
1HBCT Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/1HBCTDevilBrigade
Want to be in the know this winter. Check out the Fort Riley MWR Winter
Guide and plan your winter activities!
http://rileymwr.com/main/?page_id=153338
Ready Army - http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ReadyArmy
<http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ReadyArmy>
Ready Army- Prepare yourself for winter driving - also see the Ft Riley website:
http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ReadyArmy
<http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ReadyArmy>

2. Use full websites
Finance
Mypay: http://www.dfas.mil
Thrift Savings Plan: http://www.tsp.gov
News Outlets
U.S. Army Homepage: http://www.army.mil
U.S Department of Defense: http://www.defense.gov
Army Knowledge Online (AKO): http://www.us.army.mil
DoD Community Relations: http://www.ourmilitary.mil
Track Santa: http://www.norad.mil
Military Family, Youth, and Children
Military Children and Youth: http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
USA4 Military Families: http://www.usa4militaryfamilies.dod.mil/portal/page/mhf/USA4/HOMEPAGE_V3
Employment
http://www.usajobs.gov
Medical Care
Dental Care: http://www.tricare.mil/mybenefit/ProfileFilter.do?&puri=%2Fhome%2FDental
TRICARE: http://www.tricare.mil
TRICARE Online: http://www.tricareonline.com
DEERS Enrollment Online: http://tricare.mil/mybenefit/home/overview/Eligibility/DEERS
Education
DoD Education Activity http://www.dodea.edu/home
GI Bill: http://www.gibill.va.gov
Services
PX : http://www.aafes.com
US Postal Service: http://www.usps.com
National weather Service: http://www.nws.noaa.gov

3. Camp Wood Offers 1 Week Free for Military Children: Camp Wood YMCA in Elmdale, KS which is about 1 ½ hours away is offering up a
1 Week Camp for Military children. This has been offered several times before in the past. There is only about 100 scholarships available
for this summer. They will be doing the scholarships on a first come first serve. There is a non-refundable investment fee per camper of
$25. See attached information below on how to complete the registration form and flyer. The sooner your complete the application the
better this will fill up fast with all the military children from Ft Riley. So don’t wait too long if you would like your child to attend this
camp.
In light of the current suspension of Tuition Assistance (TA), service members may want to consider other Financial Assistance
Opportunities: FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) www.fafsa.ed.gov; Fastweb.com – the largest national scholarship
database; MGIB or Post 9-11 (see your education counselor for details); Take advantage of CLEP/DSST exams which are free to AD; Check
with your school for school-based scholarships and grants; Ft. Riley Education Website for a list of scholarships @
http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=DHR.Educ&nav=Svcs-Ed1“
22 March 10am Manhattan Town center Peter Cottontail is on his way! So, we are getting the magical spring garden ready for his arrival
on March 22!
23 March 9:30am Easter egg hunt in Manhattan Kansas at the T Russell Reitz animal shelter. For more information see attached flyer
below
23 March Easter Egg hunt in Wamego: Gather up the kids and head on down to Wamego City Park to go hunting for these hidden eggs.
With more than 3,000 eggs filled with candy, toys and prizes from local businesses, this is one hunt where everyone will walk away happy.
The Saturday before Easter 10 am in City Park. For more information contact (785) 456-7849
or visit their website www.WamegoChamber.com
23 March Murder Mystery Dinner: Fort Riley is very excited to have the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre coming to Riley's Conference
Center on March 23rd. Doors open at 6pm Show starts at 7:30pm $19 per person Tickets available until March 18th at Riley's Conference
Center and Leisure Travel Center Matrimony, Mystery, and Mayhem surround this happy-to-hystarical, high-wire interactive Comedy
Mystery Dinner Theatre Don't miss the chance to enjoy this great dinner and a show! Murder Mystery Theater Dinner Buffet Menu: Salad,
Caesar Salad, Greek Salad, Main Course, Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Red Wine Braised Beef, Mediterranean Chicken, Sides, Sautéed
Asparagus with Balsamic Reduction, Roasted Root Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes with Leeks, Wild Rice, Dessert, Chef’s Choice
23 March Teen Center Midnight Basketball: Open to both Teen members and non-members. Cost $1 for players and $2 for spectators.
7:30pm-10:30pm Bldg 5800 Thomas Ave. More information call 785-239-9222.
23 March Co-Parenting Class: ACS is offering a Co-Parenting class: My Child Too-Co-Parenting 4:30pm-6pm Bldg 7264 call for
registration Family Advocacy Program 785-239-9435. This class is offered FREE!

4. 23 March Ft Riley Outdoorsman Group (F.R.O.G.): they are hosting a FREE 3D Fun-Shoot starting at 4pm to 5:30pm at Ft Riley 3D
Archery Course. Compete in 5 classes: open, Men’s and Women’s Hunter, Traditional and Youth. See Flyer below.
24 March Wakefield Easter egg hunt 2-5 pm at the city park. For more information please see attached flyer below
27 March Kimo Williams in a Purple Haze: BBQ starting at 6pm & Live Music at 7pm. Warrior Zone call for more information 785-
240-6618
27 March K-State Research & Extension Family Gardening classes: Learn about seeds, plants and what to grow and how to grow your
garden. Army Wellness Center 7285 Normandy Dr come to the loading dock door on March 6th, 13th & 27th Pre-Register by phone at
785-239-9991 or email: ftriley@ksu.edu
27 March K-State Research & Extension Family Gardening classes: Learn about seeds, plants and what to grow and how to grow your
garden. Army Wellness Center 7285 Normandy Dr come to the loading dock door on March 6th, 13th & 27th Pre-Register by phone at
785-239-9991 or email: ftriley@ksu.edu
28 March USO “No Dough Dinner”: they will be having Black Forest Ham for Dinner! PLEASE RSVP as they are being requested for
this special dinner and place your RSVP in the comments section of their USO Ft Riley events on their facebook page if you plan on
attending so they may place the food order accordingly! They want to make sure they have enough food for everyone. Go to Facebook
and look for USO Fort Riley site and RSVP today.
29 March Youth Career Fair: for youths 15-21 looking for employment! Starting time 2pm-4:30pm come visit with employers and
volunteer organizations. Great opportunity if your student needs to also get their volunteer hours for high school. Forsyth
Neighborhood Center. For more information call 785-239-9435 Employment Readiness Program.
29 March Picerne Spring into Fun Event: Starting at 10am -12pm; Rally Point Field they will be having egg hunts by age groups, games
face painting inflatable's and an appearance from the Easter Bunny.
30 March Summer Hire for Life Guards: Looking for a summer Job? Interested lifeguards, head guards and managers should visit
www.guardforlife.com or contact Courtney Prausa at cprausa@americanpool.com or 770-638-1655; Open House: March 30th starting
at 9am at Forsyth Neighborhood Center.
30 March Easter Bowl! 11am-until close at Custer Hill Bowling Center. Celebrate Easter with the whole family and enjoy $25.00/lane:
includes 2 hours of bowling, 1 large 1-topping pizza, 2 pitchers of soda and shoes for up to 6 people. Register to win one of our Giant
Easter Bunnies. All kids will receive a candy filled egg!! For more information call, 785-239-4366 or see attached flyer below.

5. 30 March Wamego Easter egg hunt 10 am in City Park. Gather up the kids and head on down to Wamego City Park to go hunting for
these hidden eggs. With more than 3,000 eggs filled with candy, toys and prizes from local businesses, this is one hunt where everyone
will walk away happy. For more information contact (785) 456-7849 or visit their website www.WamegoChamber.com flyer attached
below
30 March Teen Open Mic/Talent Show: Teen center is offering some great fun with Open Mic/Talent show; Dress Rehearsal is March
29th 5:30pm-9pm. Registration packets available at the Teen Center-everyone is welcome to attend. Call for more information 785-239-
9222.
31 March Easter Brunch & Activities: Easter is just right around the corner and Fort Riley has lots of things to do for all families!
Easter Brunch at Riley's Conference Center-10am-2pm, Adults: $13.95 Children 5-11: $7.95 Children 4 & under eat free -RESERVATIONS
ARE REQUESTED -785-784-1000- will feature a variety of breakfast and lunch items including omelet and dessert stations.
Easter Egg Hunt-1pm-Riley's Conference Center Lawn- Free admission, Hunts will be organized by age groups, Inflatables and children's
activities available Watch for an appearance from the Easter Bunny!
31 March Easter Sunrise Service: Outdoor Chapel: Starting at 7am Outdoor Chapel off 1st Division Road will host an Easter Sunrise
Service. Guest Speaker: Chaplain (COL) Harry Rauch (Installation Chaplain).
March – April Volunteer opportunities : See Flyer below.
1 April through 26 April 2013: The Roads Maintenance Contractor will mill, patch and overlay Huebner Rd, from Custer Avenue to
Caisson Hill Rd. Traffic will be reduced to one lane periodically on Huebner during this time. This could produce traffic delays during peak
traffic periods. Recommend the use of alternate routes during this time frame. Please observe the construction warning signs, pilot vehicle
and Traffic Control personnel. http://www.riley.army.mil/NewsViewer.aspx?id=5982
1 April Storm Spotter Training: Monday, 1 April at 7pm location C.L. Hoover Opera House.
1 & 2 April Eyster Pool: Eyster Pool will be closed to complete the final stages of an HVAC renovation. The closure will affect open swim
and lap swim sessions scheduled for those days.
Ft. Riley USO –Volunteer Opportunity at the Ft Riley USO and they need your help. For more information about becoming a volunteer at
the center or with any USO Fort Riley program, contact Tinkey at (785) 240-5328 or ctinkey@uso.org. The center is open Monday -
Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday; training holidays and holidays, noon to 6 p.m.

6. 06 April BN Spring Fling Event: 1-1 BSTB Spring Fling will be hosting a Spring Fling for all 1-1 BSTB and HHC, Brigade Soldiers and
Family members. Time: 1100-1300, Where: Bldg 7270 Bamford Street (BN Annex). Wear Weather appropriate outerwear, Bring Baskets
for egg hunt. There will be activities for the kids and Adults! We are asking if parents can donate a bag of candy (non-chocolate
individually wrap) and drop off with the BN FRSA in Bldg 7410 RM 129 by 3pm on April 3rd. We have 10000 plastic eggs needing to be
filled. Food for each Soldier/Family member to provide:
HHC, BDE: Drinks B Co: Drinks
HHC, 1-1 BSTB: Hotdogs & Buns C Co: Desserts
A Co: Chips
9 May Deadline for Picerne Housing “Our Family for Families First Foundation”: applications are available now at
www.ourfamilyfoundations.org they offer educations grants for spouses of service members.
"I Know How It Feels" campaign. This new effort is designed to show Soldiers, Family members and Civilians throughout our formation
that they are not alone in their struggles, others who stand to their left and right have been in their shoes and know how they feel. For
more information on this topic please go to the following link http://www.riley.army.mil/NewsViewer.aspx?id=7029

7. BOSS Meeting Schedule: All meetings begin at 1500 hours at the Warrior Zone, the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month unless
stated otherwise. Please see schedule below for the next meeting date. * For more information on other events go to
http://rileymwr.com/main then scroll down to the view calendar tab, click on it and then view the various events going on within each
week. You will find dates, times and the locations with contact information. * For other events and news updates you can visit
http://www.manhattancvb.org/CurrentEvents.aspx?EID=4125 or http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct
Fort Riley Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Update: Check out what BOSS is doing on post and in the surrounding areas:
UPCOMING EVENTS: March 16: St. Patrick’s Day Party (Custer Hill Bowling Center), April 13: Paintball Tournament (Outdoor Recreation),
May 24- 27: Las Vegas Trip. ($450 per person). BOSS MEETINGS : Want more information about the events above? Or to learn about
several other events going on? Come on down to the Warrior Zone every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month @ 3pm for the bi-monthly
BOSS meeting. Here you will stay up-to-date with the latest events and how to get your tickets reserved first. MEETING DATES: Warrior
Zone Conference Room, 3pm on Mar. 13 & 27, Apr. 10 & 24, May. 8 & 22 http://rileymwr.com/main/?page_id=9
Sunset Zoo: 4th Friday of the month at 10:00 A.M. ZOOfari Tails is a collaborative story time with Sunset Zoo staff and children's librarians
featuring animal-themed stories
-March 22: Baby Animals
-April 26: Earth Day
-May 24: Dinosaurs
Have a little one? The Sunset Zoo has programs for 2-5 yrs old Wed & Sat mornings. Pre-registration required. Check out Learn With Us
tab @ SunsetZoo.com or call 785.587.2737.
MWR Special Events Volunteers needed for 31 March Easter Event: MWR needs volunteers who are willing to help them out. Can you
please help spread the word for their Easter Event that will take place on 31 March starting at 1100? Please see message from Caité
Kendrick: you will need to contact her directly for more information. Her contact information is below and this is a great volunteer
opportunity for high school students or Soldiers who would like to add hours towards the MOVSM. We are in the process of gearing up for
the Easter Egg Hunt and Activities on Easter Sunday, 31 MAR. This event has grown exponentially in the last few years and last year they had
a crowd of more than 3,000 Soldiers and Families that joined us at Riley’s Conference Center. I am contacting you today because we are in
need of some help to make this year’s event a success. We need volunteers to help with the various youth activities at the event. With
staffing challenges we just don’t have enough personnel to man all of the activities that we would like to provide for this event. We are
asking that volunteers be on site from 1100-1500, although we will take any help we can get. We will supply all of the equipment and
supplies for the activities. Activities will include things like sidewalk chalk, bubbles, hula hoops, bean bag toss, basketball shoot and
inflatables. Please let me know if anyone from your organization would be willing to help out. Volunteers can contact me directly.
Caité Kendrick, Recreation Programmer, Special Events, CRD, DFMWR, 7867 Normandy Drive, Fort Riley, KS 66442
785.239.8990 Fax 785.239.8333 or email: caitlin.a.kendrick@us.army.mil

8. With the growth of the Forsyth neighborhood, traffic has increased at the intersection of Rifle Range Road and Trooper Drive. To improve
traffic conditions, the intersection will be replaced with a new roundabout, and direct access to Venable Drive will be removed. The
construction project will run from April to November and will be completed in three phases. Phase One, which runs April to June, will
include the removal of Venable Drive and the construction of a new two-lane bypass road that will allow traffic to continue around the
construction of the roundabout. A majority of this bypass road will remain as the northbound Trooper Drive bypass of the roundabout. By
phasing the construction, the intent is to reduce or eliminate the impact to traffic during the construction of this project. See attached map

9. 1-1 BSTB & HHC, BDE will be hosting a Spring Fling with an Egg Hunt for the Battalion
to start off Spring!
WHEN: 6 April 2013 @ 11am
WHERE: BLDG 7270 BAMFORD STREET (BN Annex-Custer Hill)
Wear weather appropriate outerwear, Baskets for eggs.
There will be activities for the kids: Egg Relay, Fishing Game, Egg Toss, Balloon Animals and
much more! Even the Adults will have fun activities!
Food: each Family Member/Company will provide as follow:
HHC, BDE: Drinks
HHC 1-1 BSTB: Hotdogs & Buns
A Co: Chips
B Co: Drinks
C Co: Desserts
Requesting each parent donate a bag of candy as we will be filling 1000
plastic eggs for an Easter egg hunt for those children attending.
Please drop off your candy donation (Non-Chocolate individually wrap to the Battalion FRSA in
Bldg 7410 Bamford Street Room 129 by 1500 (3pm) on April 3rd.
RSVP to the BN FRSA, Helen Day at 785-240-4337 or helen.day@us.army.mil or Company Representative
by 29 March
with total number attending event!

15. Still need volunteers for March 23 rd Casting Call for the Murder Mystery Dinner:
Casting Call for the Murder Myster Dinner Theater on March. 23rd at Riley's
Conference Center 6pm.
We are looking for volunteers to work as an “event production team” and be part of
our dinner theater show. No prior performance experience is required. Workshop
participates will assume “role” in a Storyline while being guided through the
improvisational performance process. Youth may also be a part of the
workshop/cast provided they are under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian
or authorized adult representative who must also agree to be a workshop
participant. All Participants must agree to commit to the entire scheduled workshop
week. Rehearsals will be conducted at Riley’s Conference Center at 6:30pm on Mar
18-20 and Mar 23 (prior to the show.) For instructions on how to apply, contact
Brad Carlton at 785-239-6398 http://ow.ly//hGms9.
Location: Riley’s Conference Center
Date/Time: Sat, Mar 23. Doors open at 6pm. Performance starts at 7pm.
Plot: A lovely couple is getting married. At their wedding rehearsal dinner, some
clown is bent on bringing down the tent on this pair. What promises to be a double
-ring ceremony turns into a three-ring-circus, as the couple discovers someone is
trying to eliminate the competition.
Requirements: We are looking for volunteers to work as an “event production team”
and be part of our dinner theater show. No prior performance experience is
required. Workshop participants will assume "roles" in a storyline while being
guided through the improvisational performance process. Youth may also be a part
of the workshop/cast provided they are under the direct supervision of a parent,
guardian or authorized adult representative who must also agree to be a workshop
participant. All participants must agree to commit to the entire scheduled workshop
week. Rehearsals will be conducted at Riley’s Conference Center at 6:30 pm on Mar
18-22 and Mar 23 (prior to the show).
How to apply: Complete the attached form and return in person to Mr Brad Carlton
at MWR Special Events, 7867 Normandy Drive (Warrior Zone). If you cannot come
to the Warrior Zone, send your application in advance by e-mail and we can make
arrangements to interview you by phone.
Application Deadline: NLT Mar 13
MWR Contact: If you are interested or have questions, please call Brad Carlton,
Work 785-239-6398, Cell 785-375-3085, e-mail brad.carlton@us.army.mil
Note: Tickets to the performance are available at both Leisure and Travel Center and
Riley’s Conference Center starting on 15 Feb. Tickets are $19 and include a
wonderful buffet dinner and a hilarious performance. Open to all.

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